Circles in a Square Society

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Circles in a Square Society is the sixth album by the jazz/world music trio Boi Akih, released in 2012.[1]

Circles in a Square Society
Studio album by
Released2012
GenreWorld, jazz, rock
Length53:05
LabelBROMO
Boi Akih chronology
Yalelol
(2007)
Circles in a Square Society
(2012)

After extensive listening sessions with classic rock records and lengthy discussions about songs with a timeless quality, Brouer and Akihary decided to incorporate some of their favorite selections into an album that includes a musical commentary on the era from which the songs came.

Reception

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The album was met with a great deal of positive critical reception in Europe and the music was showcased live at Bimhuis, and on World Radio6. Saskia Törnqvist gave the album a 4 star out of 5 rating in the Parool.[2] Dutch Newspaper De Volkskrant published a 5 star rating by Frank van Herk.

Track listing

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  1. " Circle 5" (N. Brouwer, M. Akihary)
  2. " Guinnevere" (D. Crosby)
  3. " Cold Blue Steel And Sweet Fire" (J. Mitchell)
  4. " Circle 2" (N. Bouwer)
  5. " A Merman I Should Turn To Be" (J. Hendrix)
  6. " Drifting" (J. Hendrix)
  7. " Circle 3" (N. Brouwer, W. Wierbos)
  8. " Old Man"
  9. " Circle Exercise" (N. Brouwer)
  10. " Circle 4" (N. Brouwer)
  11. " Redemption Song" (B. Marley)

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ "Circles In A Square Society". Radio6. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  2. ^ Saskia Törnqvist in Parool 16.05.2012
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